Pressure Points: Which Patriots defenders have done best job getting after QB in 2013?

Every week over the course of the 2013 season, we’ provide a look at the Patriots pass rush numbers. While sacks can be overrated, when evaluated as part of a bigger picture that includes quarterback hits and quarterback pressures (the latter courtesy of Pro Football Focus), it should provide a good picture as to which defenders are consistently able to get after the quarterback. Over the course of the 2013 regular season, the Patriots had 48 sacks (fifth in the league, and the most for a New England team since the 1985 team had 51), 91 quarterback hits and 177 quarterback hurries. Based on the official NFL game books and PFF, here’s a look at the pass-rush numbers for the Patriots for the 2013 regular-season: